Any guesses as to what this is?

**IanS** · 12-24-2009, 06:18 AM

Well, the last "mystery stone" I bought on eBay got refunded (seller had lost it)... so I felt the need to buy another. Here's the pics, any guesses as to its type? You've got a week or so before it should get here thanks to the holiday, so have at it.

The auction didn't list stone dimensions but the box is 9.8"x3" so I'd estimate the stone is right around 8.5"x1.5".

**JMS** · 12-24-2009, 06:22 AM

Once you clean it up I think you will find an Arkansas whet stone A Ouachita most likely and those things are harder than a witches teat. I gave up on mine but it is a nice looking stone nevertheless.

**IanS** · 12-24-2009, 06:31 AM

So, you're thinking "hard" arkansas type? That'd be fun to play with.

**0livia** · 12-24-2009, 07:57 AM

yes, think Mark is right on the translucent arkansas

**McWolf1969** · 12-24-2009, 08:15 AM

Mmm....Arkansas...mmm....
Well, i'm guessing what the others have guessed. Possibly a translucent...maybe a brown translucent. Ive a couple of those.
Not quite the ultimate finishers, but definately fun.
Ive used translucents as finishers, then stropped on 1 micron diamond paste, then 0.5 CrOx and finally on to the leather, for a decent shave.

Mac

**IanS** · 12-24-2009, 08:37 AM

Cool, translucent would be nice if only to have a decent <2" wide hone at a reasonably high grit.

Can't wait till it gets here.

This is my form of gambling.

**hi_bud_gl** · 12-24-2009, 10:52 AM

Welcome to HAD.
This should be one of the sign.
Person buys stone although has no idea what is he buying.

**0livia** · 12-24-2009, 11:15 AM

Sham you're priceless!

**BKratchmer** · 12-24-2009, 01:32 PM

Heavens, I understand! Nothing like the thrill of an unknown rock in the mail!

....mercy me, I must be a stoner!

Have fun with that rock, Ian!

**adrspach** · 12-24-2009, 05:07 PM

Just found note in my post box that a stone I am expecting from ebay is in my post office that is the good part of HAD. The bad one is they are already closed for X-mass and open on Tuesday. Do you think it would be a criminal offence to pick my stone earlier even thought they are closed?

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